Question 2

a. Identify a word or phrase from the text which suggest the same idea as the words
underlined.

i The mayor’s tour was a historic event

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ii He wished to show deep respect

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iii The shops were moving

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iv Journalists harshly attacked about the transport

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b. Using your own words, explain what the writer means by each of the words
underlined.

Finally, it was announced that the mayor would give a considerable sum to his eldest
cousin’s old people’s charity and a larger sum still to the commune in order that
public baths and a commemorative statue might be constructed in the village. I
couldn’t help wondering at the divine uselessness of such gifts.

i commune _____________________________________________________ [1]

ii commemorative statue __________________________________________ [1]

iii divine uselessness ______________________________________________ [1]

c. Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests his feelings
about the mayor’s charity.

Finally, it was announced that the mayor would give a considerable sum to his eldest
cousin’s old people’s charity and a larger sum still to the commune in order that
public baths and a commemorative statue might be constructed in the village. I
couldn’t help wondering at the divine uselessness of such gifts.

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